2002 Bank One Tucson International Mariachi Conference

Tuesday, April 23
  • 10 a.m., TCC Music Hall - Student Concert, featuring some of the workshop instructors and headliners performing for the students who will be in the workshops in the days to come.

  • 7:30 p.m., TCC Music Hall - Symphony Concert

Wednesday, April 24
  • Educational workshops in Mariachi Music and Baile Folklorico begin. Runs throughout the day at the TCC Exhibition Hall through Thursday.

  • Participant Reception Dinner, TCC Courtyard, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 25
  • VIP Tour, TCC Exhibition Hall Lobby, 9 a.m. - the press and VIPs get a tour of the ongoing workshops, etc.

  • Mariachi Showcase, 7 p.m., TCC Music Hall - This is the performances of the students who have participated in the workshops all week. The talent is remarkable.

Friday, April 26
  • Espectacular Concert, 7:30 p.m., TCC Arena, featuring headliners Mariachi Cobre, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlãn; Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano; Mariachi Los Arrieros. Featured Guest: Angeles Ochoa.

Saturday, April 26
  • Mariachi Mass, 10 a.m., St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave.

  • Fiesta de Garibaldi, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Armory Park (220 S. 6th Ave. They close down South Sixth for this free event of headliners and student groups, which has drawn upwards of 70,000 people.

  • Art Exhibit, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Armory Park, 220 S. Sixth Ave. Contact Info: Lolie Gomez, Mariachi Conference Coordinator 884-9920, ext. 392

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